Egypt Public Holidays 2027
Egypt 2027 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-07 | Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Coptic Christmas | Cultural |
| 2027-01-25 | Monday, January 25, 2027 | 25 January Revolution Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) | Religious |
| 2027-04-25 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Sinai Liberation Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) | Religious |
| 2027-07-23 | Friday, July 23, 2027 | 23 July Revolution Day | National |
| 2027-08-14 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
2027 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 9
National holidays: 5
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Friday & Saturday
About Public Holidays in Egypt
Egypt has one of the most diverse public holiday calendars in the Arab world, combining national commemorations, Islamic religious observances, and a unique Coptic Christian holiday. Uniquely among Arab countries, Egypt observes Coptic Christmas on 7 January as an official public holiday, reflecting the significant presence of the Coptic Orthodox Church and the country's ancient Christian heritage. National holidays include the 25 January Revolution, Sinai Liberation Day on 25 April, Labour Day, and the 23 July Revolution. Islamic religious holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, with dates officially confirmed by Dar Al-Iftaa Egypt based on moon sighting observations. Egypt's holiday calendar is among the longest in the region, with nine distinct public holidays in 2026. Egypt's economy rests on tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and remittances, with the standard work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holidays shift approximately ten days earlier each Gregorian year due to the shorter lunar Hijri calendar.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government ministries and public authorities close on all officially declared public holidays.
- Private sector employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays under Egyptian Labour Law.
- Many shops and restaurants remain open during holidays, often with adjusted hours.
- Dar Al-Iftaa Egypt officially announces Islamic holiday dates following moon sighting; dates may shift by one day.
Public Holiday Details 2027
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.